Battlefield 3 console multiplayer maps will be more compact

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The bad news (or good, depending on your point of view) for console gamers is that the scaling down of Battlefield 3 on PS3 and Xbox 360 includes smaller multiplayer maps to better fit the restricted 24 player head-count compared to PC's 64 player space.

The skies remain unrestricted, however, as players in planes are free to fly around full maps without the out of bounds zones.

Also detailed was the CQC melee system which, rather than being based on one fatal move like most FPS games, incorporates quick-fire button prompts allowing players to choose between right and left punches, counter punches and throws.

If you want to see a bit of Battlefield 3 gameplay in action, head over to the footage released earlier this month and take some time to look over the stunning grabs we snatched for your perusal.

Posted: Jul 26, 2011 7:28 pm

Source: http://www.computerandvideogames.com/295104/battlefield-3-multiplayer-maps-smaller-on-console/

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TTG_Andrew21Posted: Tue. Jul 26, 2011

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elfyyevo wont be playing bf3 till its 60 fps and stop downgrading the game for consols

The xbox cant handle 60fps on bf3, think about it, you know how much ram large scale maps, insane graphics engine and up to 24 people in 1 lobby would take? alot. The only reason COD games run 60 fps is because they are not as advanced as bf3.

The 360 has 512MB of ram and the ps3 has 256MB of ram so if ur saying the 360 cant run it cause of ram the ps3 wont run it either the ps3 runs most CoD games terribly especially black ops and no im not a 360 fan boy i own both systems and love them both

-NuthinFancy-Posted: Tue. Jul 26, 2011

Yay that's good new for me :)

GuyNamedBobPosted: Tue. Jul 26, 2011

thats good since ill probably be getting this on console :)

marsupiallizardPosted: Tue. Jul 26, 2011

The best part about the other Battlefields were the big teams and big maps.

KlutchizzPosted: Tue. Jul 26, 2011

You guys do realize the maps are still going to be bc2 sized if not bigger right?

TheBrownGuyPosted: Tue. Jul 26, 2011

I was half expecting this =/

CDNPosted: Tue. Jul 26, 2011

that kind of sucks that their getting smaller, thats one of the main reasons i like BC2 so much. so much long range sniping.

RoundishMuffinPosted: Tue. Jul 26, 2011

Let's be honest, we all knew this was going to happen...

killaskillz1Posted: Tue. Jul 26, 2011

The ps3 can handled it look at mag thats has 256 players online with no lag maybe one day there will be more games like mags mutiplayer but better

slaughtercellPosted: Tue. Jul 26, 2011

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elfyyevo wont be playing bf3 till its 60 fps and stop downgrading the game for consols

The xbox cant handle 60fps on bf3, think about it, you know how much ram large scale maps, insane graphics engine and up to 24 people in 1 lobby would take? alot. The only reason COD games run 60 fps is because they are not as advanced as bf3.

Both 360 and PS3 can't handle 60fps on Battlefield 3

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